Billy Williams Foundation
Billy Williams Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tenants Harbor, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $193K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $6K.
Billy Williams Foundation at a glance
In short: Billy Williams Foundation gave $6K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $933.333), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,600
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $933
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $320
- Total assets
- $193,036
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Billy Williams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camden Hills Regional High School ($4K). Together the top 6 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Billy Williams Foundation gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $7K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camden Hills Regional High School Rockport, ME | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Midcoast Music Academy Rockport, ME | Charitable Contribution | $640 |
| Alzheimers Care Center Gardiner, ME | Charitable Contribution | $320 |
| Brain Injury Assn of America-Me Augusta, ME | Charitable Contribution | $320 |
| Outmaine Rockland, ME | Charitable Contribution | $270 |
| Advance Gfcaumcor New York, NY | Charitable Contributions | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $193,036 | $5,724 | $5,699 | $5,600 | 6 | — | $5,624 | $79 |
| 2023 | $180,678 | $6,022 | $6,028 | $4,900 | 5 | $5,597 | $4,824 | $64 |
| 2022 | $187,583 | $5,324 | $8,225 | $7,400 | 6 | $8,225 | $4,499 | — |
| 2021 | $202,995 | $8,209 | $5,203 | $4,575 | 6 | $530 | $4,679 | $8 |
| 2020 | $103,298 | $3,751 | $3,908 | $3,220 | 5 | — | $3,163 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Billy Williams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Billy Williams Foundation is led by Patricia W. Brissette, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia W. Brissette
President
President, Secretery & Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
President, Treasurer & Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice E. Williams
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole L. Denis
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly J. Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kim Williams (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sheldon Main (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Billy Williams Foundation
How much does Billy Williams Foundation give each year?
Billy Williams Foundation gave $6K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 5 grants.
What is Billy Williams Foundation's typical grant size?
Billy Williams Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $320, and its average grant was $933, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Billy Williams Foundation give grants?
Billy Williams Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockport, ME (2 grants).
Who are Billy Williams Foundation's largest grantees?
Billy Williams Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camden Hills Regional High School ($4,000), Midcoast Music Academy ($640) and Alzheimers Care Center ($320), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Billy Williams Foundation?
Billy Williams Foundation reported $193K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
How much is Billy Williams Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Billy Williams Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Billy Williams Foundation's EIN?
Billy Williams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7338095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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